Marburg State School vs Mount Marrow State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marburg State School
Marburg · Government primary · Prep-6
39 students · ICSEA 916
Mount Marrow State School
Mount Marrow · Government primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Marburg State School Marburg QLD | Mount Marrow State School Mount Marrow QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 39 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 18 | 28 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 36% |
| Suburb | Marburg 4346 | Mount Marrow 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | marburgss.eq.edu.au | mtmarrowss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Marrow State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 24.3).
- •Mount Marrow State School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marburg State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Mount Marrow State School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 39.
- •Mount Marrow State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marburg State School better than Mount Marrow State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Marrow State School ranks higher (37.1 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marburg State School and Mount Marrow State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Marburg and Mount Marrow in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marburg State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Marrow State School has 13.8.
How do Marburg State School and Mount Marrow State School rank in QLD?
Marburg State School is unranked and Mount Marrow State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.